U.S. Embassy Brasilia Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement FY 2021 | BRAZIL PAS FY21 02

Opportunity Information: Apply for BRAZIL PAS FY21 02

The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement (FY 2021) is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to support public diplomacy projects that help Brazilian audiences better understand U.S. foreign policy priorities, shared democratic values, and the practical benefits of innovation, entrepreneurship, and future-ready job skills. A central requirement is that every proposal include a clear "American element" such as collaboration with U.S. experts, U.S.-based organizations, or U.S. institutions, and that this U.S. connection meaningfully advances understanding of U.S. perspectives or policy approaches in the relevant topic area.

This funding announcement is limited to the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia's consular district, meaning projects must focus on the Federal District and the states of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Goias, Mato Grosso, Para, Rondonia, Roraima, and Tocantins. Programs centered on other regions of Brazil are not eligible under this specific statement, though similar opportunities may exist through other U.S. Consulates or Branch Offices in Brazil. The Embassy notes that funding depends on the availability of funds and that publishing the statement does not guarantee awards will be made.

Awards are expected to be relatively small, with typical grant amounts ranging from USD 5,000 to USD 20,000 (award ceiling USD 20,000). The opportunity is run by the U.S. Mission to Brazil under CFDA 19.040, and the listed opportunity number is BRAZIL PAS FY21 02. The original closing date for submissions was June 1, 2021 (creation date March 4, 2021). While cost sharing is not required, applicants are encouraged to bring additional resources to the table, explain any other likely funding sources, and describe how volunteers would be used to support and sustain project activities.

Because the announcement was issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Embassy emphasizes that proposals should include a virtual programming option. Applicants are expected to be ready to deliver activities in a virtual, in-person, or hybrid format depending on public health restrictions at the time of implementation. Budgets can reflect these alternate delivery models, but final budgets remain subject to negotiation and approval by the Grants Officer before any award is finalized.

The Embassy highlights several priority program areas. These include: U.S. foreign policy programming that helps Brazilian audiences analyze and debate U.S. policy; democratic values projects that strengthen civil society and advance human rights, womens empowerment, diversity, racial equity, rule of law, and press freedom, including efforts that counter misinformation and disinformation; innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives that build capacity and intentionally include underrepresented groups; STEAM learning projects that expand STEM access for underserved communities and connect technology and future job skills (such as coding, IoT, and creative thinking) with the importance of English language learning; education-focused efforts that promote study in the United States, internationalization of Brazilian universities, and linkages between U.S. and Brazilian higher education institutions, as well as English teaching and learning; and Amazon and environment programs that protect forests and biodiversity while improving prosperity and well-being for Indigenous peoples and local communities, including bioeconomy-focused approaches to sustainable use of biodiversity.

Examples of activities that may be funded include public-facing events featuring subject matter experts who explain aspects of U.S. foreign policy; trainings and skills-building programs that support democratic processes, civic engagement, and media literacy; entrepreneurship programs aimed at social and economic inclusion for underserved communities; and technology skill-building activities for youth that prepare participants for modern, tech-enabled work. At the same time, the statement clarifies what it generally does not fund, including humanitarian or social welfare projects, efforts intended to pay for or complete activities already started with other funding, and projects that are political or partisan in nature (including support for parties or electoral campaigns). It also typically excludes construction, most international travel unless strongly justified, citizen exchange programs involving other foreign countries, political party activities, and projects that support specific religious activities.

Eligible applicants are broadly defined within the civil society and education ecosystem, including organized civil-society groups, local civil society representatives, think tanks, NGOs, academic institutions, and even individuals. U.S. entities may apply as long as the project focus matches the Brasilia consular district and the proposal meets the American element requirement; they may apply independently or in partnership with Brazilian organizations. Ineligible applicants include for-profit commercial firms, U.S. Embassy and Consulate employees in Brazil, and immediate family members of those employees.

• The U.S. Mission to Brazil in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Brasilia Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement FY 2021" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2021-03-04.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-06-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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